August 2005 BOR meeting

South Dakota Tech News Report
August 2005 BOR Meeting
June R&D Funding Tops $1.6 Million
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology researchers, professors and staff members received $1,626,522 in research and development funding during June 2005.
The School of Mines, an engineering and science university in Rapid City, boasts a solid research program. In the 2005 fiscal year that ended June 30, School of Mines researchers have received more than $12.7 million in sponsored research and development funding, an $800,000 increase over the previous year.
“Our researchers are doing excellent work, and this level of funding recognizes that,” university President Dr. Charles Ruch said.
The School of Mines is home to several research institutions and centers, and plans are underway to expand the number of graduate degrees and to enhance the technology-transfer process.
The June award highlights:
•
$455,126 from the Department of Defense to study energetic nanocomposites for the U.S. Army.
•
$175,000 from various project partners to continue the first National Science Foundation Friction Stir Processing Industry/University Cooperative Research Center.
•
$173,187 from NASA to continue the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium.
•
$178,223 from the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources to conduct environmental studies of the Cheyenne River.
•
$53,273 from the National Science Foundation to continue the study of concrete-repairing microbes.
•
$110,000 from the National Science Foundation to continue the study of nanocomposite materials.
•
$142,000 from the United States Department of Education to create the Campus Community Prevention Coalition.
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May R&D Funding Tops $1 Million
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology researchers, professors and staff members received $1,017,247 in research and development funding during May 2005.
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The School of Mines, an engineering and science university in Rapid City, boasts a solid research program. So far in the 2005 fiscal year that began in July 2004, School of Mines researchers have received more than $11 million in sponsored research and development funding, a $6.5 million increase over the previous year.
“Our researchers are doing excellent work, and this level of funding recognizes that,” university President Dr. Charles Ruch said.
The School of Mines is home to several research institutions and centers, and plans are underway to expand the number of graduate degrees and to enhance the technology-transfer process.
The May awards:
•
$33,601 from the National Science Foundation to continue studies into severe storms.
•
$440,523 from the National Science Foundation for a program to bring rural school teachers to campus to learn about research topics that can be taken back to the classroom.
•
$6,000 from the National Science Foundation to continue the NSF Friction Stir Processing Industry/University Cooperative Research Center project.
•
$30,000 from the Department of Defense to continue the study of new powders for the military.
•
$290,000 from the National Science Foundation to create a research experience program for undergraduate students.
•
$61,143 from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to continue the evaluation of paleontological resources on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
•
$5,000 from the Air Force Institute of Technology to improve electromagnetic probes for the military.
•
$149,980 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to create the Hands-On Partnership for Science Literature and Art in South Dakota.
•
$1,000 from the South Dakota Humanities Council for letter press training.
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Ruch Appointed To Foundation Post
President George W. Bush has appointed South Dakota School of Mines and Technology President Dr. Charles Ruch to a spot on the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served the country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly
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qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Ruch will serve the remainder of a six-year term that expires Aug. 11, 2010.
“I am honored that President Bush considers me qualified for this position,” Ruch said. “The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program recognizes the best and brightest of our nation’s college students, and I am honored to be associated with it.”
U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson applauded Ruch’s appointment.
“Dr. Ruch has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to furthering educational excellence throughout his career,” Johnson said. “By encouraging and facilitating bright students to pursue higher education in the fields of math, science, and engineering, this scholarship program has produced many tremendous scholars throughout its history. I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ruch in recent years, and I am confident he will serve well in this role. I congratulate him for earning this distinction.”
Ruch became the 17th President of South Dakota Tech in July 2003. He holds master’s and doctorate degrees in education from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of Wooster (Ohio). Before joining South Dakota Tech, Ruch served as President at Boise State University for 10 years. Previously, Ruch spent 19 years at Virginia Commonwealth University, first as an associate dean and dean and as provost and vice president. His first university assignment came at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a faculty member and department chair.
An active participant in higher education organizations, Dr. Ruch has chaired the Urban and Metropolitan Universities Committee for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. He also has served on the presidents’ councils of the Big Sky, Big West and Western Athletic conferences and as chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
Dr. Ruch’s professional activities also include participation in the American Council on Education, the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges and the National Council on Accreditation for Teacher Education. Ruch has written and edited numerous articles, book reviews and book chapters and has delivered Congressional testimony.
In every community he has joined, Dr. Ruch has been active in organizations and efforts to make those communities better places to live. He has continued that effort in Rapid City, especially when it comes to economic development. In that critical area, he has prioritized using campus expertise to build an even brighter regional economic future.
Since joining the School of Mines, Ruch also has opened lines of communication with the community through a bi-weekly e-letter, begun a strategic planning process and
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created numerous partnerships to improve the university, the community, the state and the region.
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School Of Mines Hosts Five Days In ‘05
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology alumni from across the country and around the world return to campus next week for the 2005 All-School Reunion – “Five Days in ’05” – scheduled for July 6 through July 10. Alumni will take part in many campus and community activities, and they especially enjoy seeing friends, their departments, former faculty and all the changes on campus.
The School of Mines expects close to 2,000 alumni, family and friends to attend some or all of the five days of events.
“We are delighted that so many School of Mines alumni will visit campus for this fun event,” School of Mines President Dr. Charles Ruch said. “A university is a community, and alumni are an important and integral part of the School of Mines community.”
During Five Days in ’05, alumni attend class socials; a family picnic in the Quad; golf; attend departmental, fraternity, sorority, and organizational open houses and banquets; climb Harney Peak, and many more activities. The climax of the reunion for many will be the setting of the reunion plaque on M-Hill, scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9. Many alumni will climb the hill to take part.
“This reunion is a chance for friends and classmates to see each other again, catch up on news since the last reunion, and reminisce about their School of Mines experiences,” Ruch said.
This is the 12th All-School Reunion since 1950, following the first-ever summer Homecoming in 1946. The School of Mines Alumni Association coordinates the All-School Reunion with the help of many local alumni, campus volunteers and community members.
The schedule:
Wednesday, July 6 — Day One
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Early bird registration, Surbeck Center
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Alumni Board and Area VP meeting, Ballroom
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Alumni Board and Area VP reception, President’s Home
Thursday, July 7 — Day Two
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Registration, Surbeck Center
9 a.m. – 10 p.m.: General alumni meeting, Ballroom
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Tunnel Activity, Quad
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Foundation annual meeting, Hall of Fame
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: All Class Social, Ramkota
Friday, July 8 — Day Three
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Registration, Surbeck Center
7 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Hardrock Club Golf Classic, Red Rock Golf Course
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Campus open houses and dedications, various campus locations
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Family picnic, Quad
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Departmental reunions, various locations
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Local business open houses, various locations
Evening: Fraternity, sorority, non-Greek banquets, Ramkota
Saturday, July 9 — Day Four
7 a.m. – 9 a.m.: Pancake breakfast, Surbeck Center
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: M-Hill
11 a.m. – noon: Reunion plaque setting, M-Hill
Noon – 3 p.m.: Class luncheons, various locations
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.: Golden champagne mixer, Ramkota
Sunday, July 10 — Day Five
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.: Sunrise service, Mount Rushmore
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Harney Peak climb
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School Of Mines Team Finishes Fourth With HPV
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology finished in fourth place in one of the two classes at the Human Powered Vehicle competition held in Fresno, Calif. The fourth-place finish came in the competition’s utility class. The team finished 16th in the single-rider class.
Human Powered Vehicles are aerodynamic, highly engineered vehicles that are used on land, in the water or the air. Some land-based HPVs have achieved speeds of more than 60 mph. The point of the competition is the elegance and ingenuity of the design, including presentation, practicality and safety,
The vehicle was judged on design and safety, and in sprint and endurance races against 38 teams from across the country.
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Mini-Baja Team Competes
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Mini-Baja team finished in 76th place during a recent competition.
The contest pitted the School of Mines against teams from across the country and around the world and tested the team’s ability to design, fabricate and race an off-road vehicle.
The Baja cars were judged on design, cost and safety. Teams gave presentations about their cars, and showed off their performance during hill climb, maneuverability and acceleration events. The Baja cars and drivers were also put to the test during the four-hour endurance race over rugged terrain that tested the durability of each vehicle.
Mini Baja simulates real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges. Engineering students are tasked to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain. The object of the competition is to provide students with a challenging project that involves the planning and manufacturing tasks found when introducing a new product to the consumer industrial market.
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Mini-Indy Team Finishes 84th
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Mini-Indy team finished in 84th place in a competition that tested the team’s ability to design, fabricate and race an Indy-style racecar.
Mini-Indy is an annual contest organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers. More than 140 teams from around the world traveled to the Pontiac Silverdome for the event.
In the competition, students design, fabricate and compete with small formula style racecars. The focus of Mini-Indy is not simply on who can build the fastest car, but rather on the use of engineering skills, financial know-how and creativity. Given certain car frame and engine restrictions, the competition tested students’ knowledge, creativity and imagination. Vehicles are judged on static inspection, engineering design, solo performance trials, endurance trials and on other variables.
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South Dakota Tech News Report
August 2005 BOR Meeting
June R&D Funding Tops $1.6 Million
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology researchers, professors and staff members received $1,626,522 in research and development funding during June 2005.
The School of Mines, an engineering and science university in Rapid City, boasts a solid research program. In the 2005 fiscal year that ended June 30, School of Mines researchers have received more than $12.7 million in sponsored research and development funding, an $800,000 increase over the previous year.
“Our researchers are doing excellent work, and this level of funding recognizes that,” university President Dr. Charles Ruch said.
The School of Mines is home to several research institutions and centers, and plans are underway to expand the number of graduate degrees and to enhance the technology-transfer process.
The June award highlights:
•
$455,126 from the Department of Defense to study energetic nanocomposites for the U.S. Army.
•
$175,000 from various project partners to continue the first National Science Foundation Friction Stir Processing Industry/University Cooperative Research Center.
•
$173,187 from NASA to continue the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium.
•
$178,223 from the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources to conduct environmental studies of the Cheyenne River.
•
$53,273 from the National Science Foundation to continue the study of concrete-repairing microbes.
•
$110,000 from the National Science Foundation to continue the study of nanocomposite materials.
•
$142,000 from the United States Department of Education to create the Campus Community Prevention Coalition.
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May R&D Funding Tops $1 Million
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology researchers, professors and staff members received $1,017,247 in research and development funding during May 2005.
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The School of Mines, an engineering and science university in Rapid City, boasts a solid research program. So far in the 2005 fiscal year that began in July 2004, School of Mines researchers have received more than $11 million in sponsored research and development funding, a $6.5 million increase over the previous year.
“Our researchers are doing excellent work, and this level of funding recognizes that,” university President Dr. Charles Ruch said.
The School of Mines is home to several research institutions and centers, and plans are underway to expand the number of graduate degrees and to enhance the technology-transfer process.
The May awards:
•
$33,601 from the National Science Foundation to continue studies into severe storms.
•
$440,523 from the National Science Foundation for a program to bring rural school teachers to campus to learn about research topics that can be taken back to the classroom.
•
$6,000 from the National Science Foundation to continue the NSF Friction Stir Processing Industry/University Cooperative Research Center project.
•
$30,000 from the Department of Defense to continue the study of new powders for the military.
•
$290,000 from the National Science Foundation to create a research experience program for undergraduate students.
•
$61,143 from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to continue the evaluation of paleontological resources on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
•
$5,000 from the Air Force Institute of Technology to improve electromagnetic probes for the military.
•
$149,980 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to create the Hands-On Partnership for Science Literature and Art in South Dakota.
•
$1,000 from the South Dakota Humanities Council for letter press training.
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Ruch Appointed To Foundation Post
President George W. Bush has appointed South Dakota School of Mines and Technology President Dr. Charles Ruch to a spot on the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served the country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly
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qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Ruch will serve the remainder of a six-year term that expires Aug. 11, 2010.
“I am honored that President Bush considers me qualified for this position,” Ruch said. “The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program recognizes the best and brightest of our nation’s college students, and I am honored to be associated with it.”
U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson applauded Ruch’s appointment.
“Dr. Ruch has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to furthering educational excellence throughout his career,” Johnson said. “By encouraging and facilitating bright students to pursue higher education in the fields of math, science, and engineering, this scholarship program has produced many tremendous scholars throughout its history. I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ruch in recent years, and I am confident he will serve well in this role. I congratulate him for earning this distinction.”
Ruch became the 17th President of South Dakota Tech in July 2003. He holds master’s and doctorate degrees in education from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of Wooster (Ohio). Before joining South Dakota Tech, Ruch served as President at Boise State University for 10 years. Previously, Ruch spent 19 years at Virginia Commonwealth University, first as an associate dean and dean and as provost and vice president. His first university assignment came at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a faculty member and department chair.
An active participant in higher education organizations, Dr. Ruch has chaired the Urban and Metropolitan Universities Committee for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. He also has served on the presidents’ councils of the Big Sky, Big West and Western Athletic conferences and as chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
Dr. Ruch’s professional activities also include participation in the American Council on Education, the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges and the National Council on Accreditation for Teacher Education. Ruch has written and edited numerous articles, book reviews and book chapters and has delivered Congressional testimony.
In every community he has joined, Dr. Ruch has been active in organizations and efforts to make those communities better places to live. He has continued that effort in Rapid City, especially when it comes to economic development. In that critical area, he has prioritized using campus expertise to build an even brighter regional economic future.
Since joining the School of Mines, Ruch also has opened lines of communication with the community through a bi-weekly e-letter, begun a strategic planning process and
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created numerous partnerships to improve the university, the community, the state and the region.
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School Of Mines Hosts Five Days In ‘05
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology alumni from across the country and around the world return to campus next week for the 2005 All-School Reunion – “Five Days in ’05” – scheduled for July 6 through July 10. Alumni will take part in many campus and community activities, and they especially enjoy seeing friends, their departments, former faculty and all the changes on campus.
The School of Mines expects close to 2,000 alumni, family and friends to attend some or all of the five days of events.
“We are delighted that so many School of Mines alumni will visit campus for this fun event,” School of Mines President Dr. Charles Ruch said. “A university is a community, and alumni are an important and integral part of the School of Mines community.”
During Five Days in ’05, alumni attend class socials; a family picnic in the Quad; golf; attend departmental, fraternity, sorority, and organizational open houses and banquets; climb Harney Peak, and many more activities. The climax of the reunion for many will be the setting of the reunion plaque on M-Hill, scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9. Many alumni will climb the hill to take part.
“This reunion is a chance for friends and classmates to see each other again, catch up on news since the last reunion, and reminisce about their School of Mines experiences,” Ruch said.
This is the 12th All-School Reunion since 1950, following the first-ever summer Homecoming in 1946. The School of Mines Alumni Association coordinates the All-School Reunion with the help of many local alumni, campus volunteers and community members.
The schedule:
Wednesday, July 6 — Day One
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Early bird registration, Surbeck Center
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Alumni Board and Area VP meeting, Ballroom
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Alumni Board and Area VP reception, President’s Home
Thursday, July 7 — Day Two
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Registration, Surbeck Center
9 a.m. – 10 p.m.: General alumni meeting, Ballroom
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Tunnel Activity, Quad
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Foundation annual meeting, Hall of Fame
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: All Class Social, Ramkota
Friday, July 8 — Day Three
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Registration, Surbeck Center
7 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Hardrock Club Golf Classic, Red Rock Golf Course
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Campus open houses and dedications, various campus locations
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Family picnic, Quad
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Departmental reunions, various locations
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Local business open houses, various locations
Evening: Fraternity, sorority, non-Greek banquets, Ramkota
Saturday, July 9 — Day Four
7 a.m. – 9 a.m.: Pancake breakfast, Surbeck Center
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: M-Hill
11 a.m. – noon: Reunion plaque setting, M-Hill
Noon – 3 p.m.: Class luncheons, various locations
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.: Golden champagne mixer, Ramkota
Sunday, July 10 — Day Five
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.: Sunrise service, Mount Rushmore
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Harney Peak climb
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School Of Mines Team Finishes Fourth With HPV
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology finished in fourth place in one of the two classes at the Human Powered Vehicle competition held in Fresno, Calif. The fourth-place finish came in the competition’s utility class. The team finished 16th in the single-rider class.
Human Powered Vehicles are aerodynamic, highly engineered vehicles that are used on land, in the water or the air. Some land-based HPVs have achieved speeds of more than 60 mph. The point of the competition is the elegance and ingenuity of the design, including presentation, practicality and safety,
The vehicle was judged on design and safety, and in sprint and endurance races against 38 teams from across the country.
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Mini-Baja Team Competes
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Mini-Baja team finished in 76th place during a recent competition.
The contest pitted the School of Mines against teams from across the country and around the world and tested the team’s ability to design, fabricate and race an off-road vehicle.
The Baja cars were judged on design, cost and safety. Teams gave presentations about their cars, and showed off their performance during hill climb, maneuverability and acceleration events. The Baja cars and drivers were also put to the test during the four-hour endurance race over rugged terrain that tested the durability of each vehicle.
Mini Baja simulates real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges. Engineering students are tasked to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain. The object of the competition is to provide students with a challenging project that involves the planning and manufacturing tasks found when introducing a new product to the consumer industrial market.
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Mini-Indy Team Finishes 84th
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Mini-Indy team finished in 84th place in a competition that tested the team’s ability to design, fabricate and race an Indy-style racecar.
Mini-Indy is an annual contest organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers. More than 140 teams from around the world traveled to the Pontiac Silverdome for the event.
In the competition, students design, fabricate and compete with small formula style racecars. The focus of Mini-Indy is not simply on who can build the fastest car, but rather on the use of engineering skills, financial know-how and creativity. Given certain car frame and engine restrictions, the competition tested students’ knowledge, creativity and imagination. Vehicles are judged on static inspection, engineering design, solo performance trials, endurance trials and on other variables.
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